Bangladesh Railway trains are equipped with onboard satellite transponders. To receive the official real-time GPS coordinates and delay update directly to your phone, send an SMS with the train code below to 16318.
Universal operator support: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk.Official fee: ৳4.00 + applicable government VAT per SMS.
Service Overview & Background
About Meghna Express (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Eastern Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Chandpur to Chattogram rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Eastern অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Chandpur এবং Chattogram-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Meghna Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~178 km (111 miles). It connects origin Chandpur with destination Chattogram in approximately 4h.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Meghna Express Ticket Price (Chandpur to Chattogram)
Official BR rates calculated for ~178 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Meghna Express (730). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳164 to ৳180
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Layout: 2x2 or 2x3 cushioned bucket seat with window curtain
Bangladesh Railway rakes are arranged sequentially from the locomotive to the rear brake van. Coaches are designated with Bengali alphabet letters (ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ, চ, ছ, জ, ঝ...). Review the typical coach layout below before boarding:
Locomotive
→
Power Car (বিদ্যুৎ)
→
Shovon Chair (ক-ঘ)
→
Pantry / Meal (ঙ)
→
Snigdha AC (চ-ছ)
→
AC Cabin / Berth (জ-ঝ)
→
Guard Van (ব্রেক)
Locomotive EngineFront Head (সামনে)
লোকোমোটিভ ইঞ্জিন • N/A
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Power Car & Guard VanAdjacent to Engine
পাওয়ার কার ও গার্ড ভ্যান • Utility / Luggage
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
Seat Plan Tip: In Shovon Chair coaches, seats 1–30 are typically in the forward half, with window seats ending in odd/even pairs depending on the coach manufacturer (CRRC vs PT INKA). In AC Cabins, cabins 'Ka' through 'Gha' offer lockable 4-berth or 2-berth arrangements. Explore our detailed Bangladesh Railway seat plan & coach layout guide.
Operating Days & Holiday • সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধ
Meghna Express Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Meghna Express (730) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Meghna Express (#729) has its weekly off day on Daily.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারRuns
Thuবৃহস্পতিবারRuns
Friশুক্রবারRuns
Passenger Alert: During special government Eid holidays or national festival rush, Bangladesh Railway often suspends weekly off-days and runs special services. Check official BR notices before festival travel.
Popular Boarding Points & Junctions • স্টপেজ চেক
Does Meghna Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Chandpur–Chattogram
Check whether Meghna Express halts at prominent railway junction stations on its corridor. Passengers can board or alight at any station listed with scheduled arrival and halt times:
Feni
ফেনী জংশন
Arrival: 07:27 (3m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Meghna Express (730) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 12 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Meghna Express (730) right now? (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Meghna Express (730) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Chattogram at 09:00 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Meghna Express? (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Meghna Express (730) departs Chandpur at 05:00 BST and reaches Chattogram at 09:00 BST. Total estimated travel time is 4h covering approximately 178 km with scheduled halts across 12 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Meghna Express? (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Meghna Express (730) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Meghna Express (Chandpur to Chattogram)? (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Meghna Express between Chandpur and Chattogram are: Shovon Chair: ৳164–৳180, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳379–৳409, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳461–৳498, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳736–৳795. These rates include base track distance fare and 15% VAT on air-conditioned seating. Fares may vary slightly depending on boarding station.
What are all the stoppage stations for Meghna Express? (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Meghna Express has 12 scheduled stoppages along the Chandpur to Chattogram rail corridor. Major boarding points include Chandpur, Chandpur Court, Madhu Road, Hajiganj, Meher, Chitoshi Road. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Meghna Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Meghna Express stops at: Feni (07:27).
How can I track Meghna Express live via SMS using code 16318? (মেঘনা এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 730" to 16318 from any Bangladeshi mobile SIM (Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk). Universal operator charge is ৳4.00 + VAT.
How do I book online tickets and check seat plan for Meghna Express?▾
Official online ticket booking is available on the Bangladesh Railway portal (eticket.railway.gov.bd) and the "Rail Sheba" app. Tickets open 10 days in advance at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) / 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone). Up to 4 tickets can be booked per registered NID.
